Civilan Markman Program

[Archangel]

Have any of you ever bought a gun through the Civilan Markman Program?

[Rick]

I did a few years ago. It went pretty smooth.

Membership in this organization: http://www.thegca.org/
satisfies requirement #2: "Memebrship in an OCMP affiliated organization" The cost is $25 per year.

I was in the military, so that took care of requirement #3. (you need a copy of your DD-214 if you're a vet)

[rassd71]

What is the 'Civilan Markman Program'?

???

[Matthew]

Hey Rassd! Haven't seen you in a while. Here's the link

http://www.odcmp.com

Basically it is a program that sells certain military surplus rifles to qualified citizens in order to have a citizenship well versed in marksmanship with military weapons. Real cool idea.

Too bad they only sell old antiquated Garands, and not real cool modern ARs! I'm kidding guys! ;D

I have one of the Garands on my Christmas list...

[Rick]

HUH !! Wha........?

Oh, you wuz just kiddin'........

Don't be twinkling around here, spreading fairy dust, like you were Tinkerbelle.

Get you a gun that has some meat on it, like a Garand.

OK, I'm going back to sleep now.

;D ;D ;D ;D

[singleshot]

For one thing it is the CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP program., not the civilian markman program. Learn to spell for petes sake.

[Rick]

Now, now....Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

"for petes sake" should have more properly been spelled "for Pete's sake"

I mean, you know, since we're interested in correct spelleng.

;D

[Matthew]

Now, now....Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

"for petes sake" should have more properly been spelled "for Pete's sake"

I mean, you know, since we're interested in correct spelleng.

;D

+1 on what Rick said.

I'd also like to point out that "singleshot" is not a word, according the the Oxford English Dictionary. ::)

Welcome to the forum anyway.

[rassd71]

What a great concept... thanks for the link, I'll go check it out!

[DavidOH]

No, I joined a gun club, went to Camp Perry, did a lot of FUN target practice, but did not buy a gun.

[jim]

Anyone have an old 03 or 03A3 Springfield action laying around? It doesn't need to be pretty.

jim

[Matthew]

I sent in my order for a USGI Field Grade Garand a few days ago. I'll keep everyone posted on the experience. Although I can't open the rifle until Christmas, since it is my present!

[Ridge_Runner]

I have bought a total of 7 rifles through them:

3 1903a3 bolt action rifles (Remingtons)
2 M1 Carbines (both Winchesters)
2 M1 Garands (both Springfield Armory)

I have also bought about 3000 rounds of M1 30-06 ball ammo from them.

Excellent organization to deal with and their customer service is top notch.

Every man should own an M1 Garand.

[Matthew]

Just received notice of shipment for my service grade garand. Since it is technically a Christmas present, I won't be able to check it out before then. ::)

Turn around was right at a month, even with a supposed 90-120 day wait. I'll post on the quality after Christmas.

[Matthew]

Well the day arrived. The M1 is very nice. The stock has a few scrapes. It also has one ding about the width of a roofing nail head. Other than that the stock is in good shape. No cracks and a tight fit. The stock just needs a good cleaning. The barrel is nice and shiny with sharp rifling. Also in need of a good cleaning.

The metal has nice even park. Overall this is a great rifle. I can't wait to see how it shoots. I really recommend participating in the CMP. You are buying a genuine piece of history.

Merry Christmas!

[HPshooter]

You can get NRA National Match Grade AR15's through a special purchase plan through the DCM and participating local gun clubs. My club sold all their club-owned M1G's and purchased Bushmaster Nat. Match AR-15's. At the same time several memebers went together with the club and possibly other clubs and made a volume deal with Bushmaster. I think the final price was ~$900 for a tricked out NM competition gun.

My club: http://www.miamirifle-pistol.org/
(We have one of only three facilities in OH that has a 600 yard rifle range. One of the others is Camp Perry) 8)